With winter here, cases of flu and colds will inevitably rise, but experts are issuing fresh warnings this year as a new strain of flu, spreading more easily than others, is set to put hospital admissions up by 8,000 this week.
Working out the difference between the flu vs cold could be key to keeping those around you from getting ill and managing your own symptoms, said GP Dr Zoe Williams, who regularly shares advice on the risks to our health in winter.
